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R480 HWV

1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,361 mi
Last recorded71,361 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto63,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 HWV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,086 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 65,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres low on side treads

Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,382 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 57,382 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leaks

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R480 HWV is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 63,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R480 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R480 HWV registered?

R480 HWV is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R480 HWV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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